To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Thomas H. Griffin for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War.

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Army Captain Thomas H. Griffin for his actions in the Vietnam War, even though the usual time limit for awarding the medal has passed. It explains that he previously received the Silver Star, but later evidence showed his actions were greater than first known, including letters from military leaders supporting an upgrade to the Medal of Honor.

From March 1–3, 1969, the bill describes how Captain Griffin led soldiers under heavy fire near Quang Ngai City. He ran across open ground many times, assaulted a machine‑gun bunker, carried several wounded men to safety while using his own body as a shield, and kept leading even after being shot three times. His leadership helped save more than 300 allied soldiers and defeat a larger enemy force.

• Who is affected: Thomas H. Griffin; the President (who is authorized to make the award)
• What changes: Allows awarding the Medal of Honor despite expired time limits; acknowledges new details beyond the earlier Silver Star citation
• When: Actions took place March 1–3, 1969 (as described in the bill)